Menno, SD

South Dakota

Menno is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 736. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
736 Population 1,415/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $33,440 per capita
$103,200 Home Value
$380 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $380/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,200
63% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $380
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Menno Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population736
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$33,440
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$555M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,200
Rent$380
OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,331 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+89.4%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Libraries4

Is Menno a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Menno receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Menno stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Menno is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Menno is $103,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Menno is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Menno experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Menno has a population of 736 with a density of 1,415 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

736
Total Population
1,415
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Menno vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Menno vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Menno is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Menno vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,440
Avg Weekly Wage$931
IRS Avg AGI$76,127

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)306
County GDP$555M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare21
Retail32
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,914
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Work from Home6.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Menno is $103,200, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,200
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,914
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
In Menno, 34.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Menno vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate73.1%
Premature Death6,740/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access44.3%
Healthcare Facilities21
Menno has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Menno vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Menno has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.0 inches
34% below US avg
Snowfall39.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,331 ft (406 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,415/sq mi
Coordinates43.2385°N, 97.5774°W
County FIPS46067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 20.2%

Winner: Republican by 57.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,415/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants16
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Work from Home6.6%

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